girl's name
Boni
BOH-nee
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 372
Boni is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1955, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1943.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Boni Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 148 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Boni?
In 1997, Boni was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Boni Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Boni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Boni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Boni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Boni
- Pronunciation BOH-nee
Sibling Names for Boni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Boni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Boni
How popular is the name Boni?
In 1997, Boni was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Boni a girl's or a boy's name?
Boni is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Boni?
Boni has 2 syllables.
When was Boni most popular?
Boni peaked in 1955, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Boni a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Boni currently ranks #5,429 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.